Hood River County Fruit Loop
July 2009
Events Calendar
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Chic Knits Trunk Show at Foothills Yarn & Fiber

July 2-21

The book, Chic Knits: Stylish Designs from Knitport presents sixteen simple, wearable, and chic style-smart designs.  The designer, Phuong My Ly, is also the owner of the ultra-stylish Knitport yarn shop in Southern California where she has delighted her clientele with her unique brand of sophisticated knits for years.  This display of hand knit garments is sure to inspire you!  Call 541-354-3542 for more information.
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Chic Knits Trunk Show at Foothills Yarn & Fiber
   

Gorge White House

July 5

Artist Reception for Celeste Bergin, Oils, 1-3 in the afternoon.

July 11-12

Sample Sweet Cherry Wine from Northsore Winery.  Fresh local cherries!  The Gorge White House, featuring Columbia Gorge wines, microbrews, fruit, flowers & art in a historic home on a century old working farm.  Call 541-386-2828 or visit www.thegorgewhitehouse.com

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Cherry Karma's "Cherry Jubilee"
July 3-31
Family fun at Cherry Karma’s “Purple Pit Stop”! Come celebrate the cherry harvest with free recipes and cherry tips, cherry treats, and more. Local pottery, jewelry, crafts, and collectables. For more information call 541-386-5683.
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Cherry Karma's Cherry Jubilee
Apple Valley's Old-Fashioned 4th of July BBQ
July 4–5
We’re kicking off cherry season with an old fashioned 4th of July BBQ from 11–6. Enjoy cherry-wood smoked ribs, pulled pork and chicken sandwiches, all served with homemade pear coleslaw and apple cider baked beans. Cherry desserts, jams, pie filling, cherry pepper jelly, live music. Call 541-386-1971.
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Crazy for U-Pick Cherry Days at
Draper Girls Country Farm

July 11-31
Come join us for some great family fun picking your own cherries or drinking some fresh, non-pasteurized cherry cider. We also have many varieties of already picked cherries along with jams, jellies, and honey. Fresh vegetables are also available this time of year.  Visit www.drapergirlscountryfarm.com or call 541-352-6625.
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Draper Girls Country Farm
Hood River County Fruit Loop Cherry Celebration
July 11-12
Our cherry celebration is an adventure with activities for the entire family. Farms offer many varieties of fresh-picked and u-pick cherries, wines, lavender, jams and other cherry treats.  Many farms feature picnic areas.  For information visit our website for our Fruit Loop map, www.hoodriverfruitloop.com or call 541-386-7697.
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Hood River Cherry Days
 
5th Annual Lavender Daze Festival
at Hood River Lavender Farms

July 11-12
Free admission. Live music, food & wine vendors, 20+ vendors, craft classes, live animals, and thousands of certified organic lavender for U-Pick.  Awesome scenery & fun for the whole family. Tour groups welcome.  Learn more at www.LavenderDaze.com or call 888-LAV-FARM.
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Lavender Festival in the Gorge at
Lavender Valley Lavender Farm

July 11-19
Free admission.  Saturate your senses and see the beauty of 4 acres of lavender in full bloom.  Distillation in operation at 11:00AM each day, U-Cut lavender, Lavender lemonade, Wand classes at 3PM Saturday and Sunday. Artists and art displays, live music. Naturally made lavender bath and body products, honey, fresh cut flowers and plants available.  See our website for event times and details, www.lavendervalley.com or call 541-386-1906
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Mt. Hood Winery

July 11-12

Coming second week in July.  Brand   new Tasting Room location.  2882 Van Horn Drive.  Dark chocolate brownies with port soaked cherries served with our Pinot Noir dessert wine.  Call 541-386-8333 or visit www.mthoodwinery.com

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Hood River County Fair
July 22-25
Country fair fun, top entertainment, carnival rides, displays, animals, flowers, art, food, and much more. Named one of Oregon's best fairs! At the Hood River County Fairgrounds near Odell. For information, call 541-354-2865 or visit www.hoodriverfair.com.
Hood River County Fair
   

A&J Orchards, LLC

Cherries wholesale & retail.  Call 541-386-1974 or 541-386-5880.

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Hood River Vineyards

Pouring Black Cherry port and new Rainier Cherry port, both estate grown and made at our winery.  Call 541-386-3772 or visit http://hoodrivervineyards.us/home

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Rasmussen Farms

CHERRIES + More.  Best selection in Valley + samples.  We ship cherries, cherry products, berries, vegs, and flowers.  Call 541-386-4622.  www.rasmussenfarms.com

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Wilinda Blueberry Patch

U-Pick Blueberries, opening first week of July, daylight hours, 7 days a week.  Call 801-556-7964 or 541-436-2729.  Email: lindachamberlain@comcast.net

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